"Arguably, it is inappropriate for me, as a mother, to tell you these harsh realities, but I want you to understand that in noble houses, a concubine is nothing more than a plaything. She may enjoy brief moments of favor, but such favor often lands her in endless troubles. Once she loses favor, she will face brutal and sinister retaliation, causing her lifelong suffering. Countless concubines have helplessly seen their children harmed, and many have been tortured to the point of taking their own lives. As for the unfavored ones, their lives are worse than those of slaves. Everyone in the mansion can trample over them, yet they must endure it silently. Any resistance results in catastrophic consequences!"